Smurfit WestRock, a leading player in the packaging industry, is headquartered in the United States and operates extensively across North America and Europe. Formed from the merger of Smurfit Kappa and WestRock, the company has established itself as a key provider of sustainable packaging solutions since its inception. Specialising in corrugated containers, paperboard, and innovative packaging designs, Smurfit WestRock is committed to sustainability and efficiency, setting it apart in a competitive market. The company has achieved significant milestones, including advancements in eco-friendly materials and production processes, reinforcing its position as a market leader. With a focus on customer-centric solutions, Smurfit WestRock continues to drive innovation and excellence in the packaging sector.
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In 2023, Smurfit Westrock reported total greenhouse gas emissions of approximately 9,652,633,000 kg CO2e, comprising 5,997,083,000 kg CO2e from Scope 1, 2,326,787,000 kg CO2e from Scope 2 (market-based), and 9,652,633,000 kg CO2e from Scope 3 emissions. The company has set ambitious targets to reduce its absolute Scope 1 and 2 GHG emissions by 27.5% by 2030, using 2019 as the baseline year. This commitment also extends to Scope 3 emissions, which include emissions from purchased goods and services, fuel and energy-related activities, and end-of-life treatment of sold products. In previous years, Smurfit Westrock has made significant strides in emissions reduction, achieving a reduction of approximately 21% in absolute GHG emissions from 2015 to 2019. The company aims to continue this trend by reducing its GHG emissions intensity by 20% per ton of production by 2025, a goal established in 2015. Overall, Smurfit Westrock's climate commitments reflect a strong dedication to sustainability and a proactive approach to mitigating climate change impacts within the forest and paper products sector.
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2015 | 2016 | 2017 | 2018 | 2019 | 2020 | 2021 | 2022 | 2023 | |
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Scope 1 | 6,967,492,000 | 0,000,000,000 | 0,000,000,000 | 0,000,000,000 | 0,000,000,000 | 0,000,000,000 | 0,000,000,000 | 0,000,000,000 | 0,000,000,000 |
Scope 2 | 4,889,324,000 | 0,000,000,000 | 0,000,000,000 | 0,000,000,000 | 0,000,000,000 | 0,000,000,000 | 0,000,000,000 | 0,000,000,000 | 0,000,000,000 |
Scope 3 | - | - | - | - | 00,000,000,000 | - | - | - | 0,000,000,000 |
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